How often should you replace mulch? There is no hard and fast rule, but most people agree that it is important to maintain your mulch by replacing or replenishing it periodically, at least every five to six years. Organic mulches generally last five to six years, but several factors can cause you to have to …
Does mulch attract bugs? The truth is, mulch provides shelter and protection for many different species of insects. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Bugs and insects help organic mulches decompose. The problem is that some bugs and insects, such as termites, carpenter ants, sowbugs, millipedes, earwigs, and centipedes can be potentially harmful, attacking plants …
Never judge a book by its cover – or should I say a plant by its blooms. Thistles, like so many of their weedy little peers, have the power to overtake your lawn if left unchecked. It doesn’t take long for them to get a stranglehold on your garden, either. They may look pretty with …
The best time to lay down mulch is in mid-to-late spring. Mulch is a great addition to the garden not only to enhance its general appearance but also to boost the health of your plants. It can make all the difference in creating a beautiful flowering garden and in growing big, tasty, juicy fruits. What …
If you’ve found yourself asking, “what is mulch”? you’ve made it to the right place! Mulch is a protective layer of either organic or inorganic material that is placed on top of the soil in a garden or throughout your landscape. It’s used for keeping moisture in the soil, preventing weeds from growing, and making …
Few places match the beauty of an oak savanna or pine forest. It’s all about the trees. They can transform a landscape, whether it’s the local park, the city streets, or even your home. They bring a host of benefits that make learning how to plant a tree in your backyard a worthwhile investment. Aesthetics …
Mushroom growth in your backyard can actually be a good thing because it means you have a healthy ecosystem in your lawn. However, if you have children or dogs, they can become a source of concern. Not only that, but mushrooms can just be plain unsightly to look at. If you’ve been wondering how to …
If you spend a lot of time in your backyard, the last thing you want to see is a plethora of poison ivy. Contact with poison ivy can cause an unpleasant bumpy reaction and redness of the skin, itching, and sometimes even worse in people who are severely allergic. In this article, we’ll be going …
Do you think about ways you can reduce your carbon footprint? Do you worry about the amount of trash that your household generates? An effective and easy solution exists that can benefit both you and the environment. It doesn’t cost much to get started, either. Does it sound like a plan? Keep reading to learn …
The chances are that you have several types of plants in your garden. Instead of row upon row of corn or beets, you may have tomatoes along with some herbs and perhaps some onions to keep on hand for cooking. Many of them are ideal companion plant ideas. Fortunately, many plants play nice together and …
Backyards come in all sizes and shapes, each with their challenges. If you’re having a problem with erosion, you should learn how to landscape a steep slope on a budget with plants for steep sloping terrain. Why You Must Manage Soil Erosion Soil erosion is an insidious landscaping problem. It often starts off small that …
Someone who tills the soil knows that a rabbit can be much more than a cute visitor to their carrot patch. With its voracious appetite for a wide variety of fresh vegetation – including annuals, perennials, woody plants, and berries – this long-eared animal has a ridiculously long menu of favorite meals. What’s more, we …